Another old poem I found - I think this one was written with my sweet writing group back in Seattle. I miss those folks! And yes, while I work on the last round of proofing for the novel, I am resorting to posting bits and pieces of old writing. New stuff soon, I promise! *** … Continue reading A bit of confetti, a piece of chocolate, and a Swiss Army knife
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Being ready… or not
My contribution to the Writers' Vineyard this month as the release date for "An Alien's Guide to World Domination" gets closer. And closer. And closer... Being Ready During the late fall and early winter, the magic “release date” of April 1 seemed beautifully far away. I listened to veteran authors and editors give advice about … Continue reading Being ready… or not
An early Valentine
I found this song lyric I wrote some undefined time ago, inspired by a line spoken by a good friend at the right moment. Since it's about love, I'm posting it a couple days before Valentine's Day this year, an early Valentine for us all. Enough Time We’ve spent enough time in fear and painful … Continue reading An early Valentine
Lucky Thirteen
A lot of people think this will be a lucky year, because it ends in the number thirteen. Well, okay then. Let's make our own good luck! Join me in the 2013 challenge: Spend thirteen minutes each and every day doing something you love. Walk, converse, read, write, cook, play, listen to music, sing, sleep, … Continue reading Lucky Thirteen
This is not a list…
As the year nears conclusion, my contribution to the Writers Vineyard this month is less about resolutions, and more about Resolution. Here's an excerpt, and this week's Project Create: This is not a list. It is not a series of promises to myself to become healthier, thinner, nicer, smarter, more financially savvy, less dependent on … Continue reading This is not a list…
Joy to your mouth!
Yes, it's a cookie recipe. But let me tell you: everyone who has tried one of these cookies has been stricken with a look of sheer joy. The kind that almost takes you out of your body. Especially if eaten right out of the oven, as hot as your mouth can tolerate. The story behind … Continue reading Joy to your mouth!
Merry merry…
Whatever you celebrate this week, celebrate in style. Eat, drink, laugh, sing, dance, converse, hug, love. Do as much as you can in person, face to face with the people (humans and critters) you love. And if you are alone, treat yourself to the best company of all - your own heart and soul. Peace, … Continue reading Merry merry…
May we all find it
In response to tragic events and losses, those few that receive media coverage and the hundreds that do not, words can fail us. Here is the only word I can muster today: Peace.
No One Gets Out of Here Alive (Thankfully)
Watching friends play music always serves as an attitude adjustment. When they are also terrific musicians, the adjustment can take you all the way to joy. Saturday came around cold, damp, and grey. The kind of morning it seems like the devil himself knows you are home. I had a pain in my shoulder that … Continue reading No One Gets Out of Here Alive (Thankfully)
The Journey at Home (Hint: Word Hunters, Look Here!)
Most stories involve travel, in the form of a journey. You know the cliché about the “hero’s journey.” It’s used all the time because it’s something we can relate to – the need to get away, to explore, to experience the unfamiliar and unknown, to travel far and wide before we can find our way … Continue reading The Journey at Home (Hint: Word Hunters, Look Here!)
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